today in black history

June 03, 2026

Pioneering hematologist Dr. Charles Drew, who made discoveries on the use of blood plasma and set up the first blood bank, was born in 1904.

Today in Black America - June 3

POSTED: June 03, 2026, 8:00 am

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The Associated Press

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass advances to November runoff as she seeks second term

California’s redrawn US House map gets its first test as Democrats hope to counter GOP redistricting

Trump’s Education Department is backing away from addressing civil rights for Black students


The Washington Post


Trump library says no Twitter DMs can be found, despite evidence he sent them


Supreme Court allows Alabama to use voting map favoring GOP


Americans face fresh price hikes as oil supplies hit historic lows


The New York Times


A Trump Endorsement Falls Flat: 4 Election Takeaways From Iowa and Beyond


Order Shielding Trump Family From I.R.S. Audits Will Remain, Blanche Says


Bouie: America Broke Something When It Gave Trump a Second Chance


USA Today


Trump's GOP primary winning streak screeches to a halt and more election takeaways

Valedictorian's speech cut after unscripted immigration comment


Trump hits new low in latest approval rating poll


NJ.com


2026 New Jersey primary election results: U.S. Senate, House, county and local elections

ICE protest moves from Delaney Hall to N.J. Attorney General office where advocates issue demands

Trump official thrust into spotlight after GOP congressman’s wild declaration


The Los Angeles Times


L.A. Mayor Karen Bass makes Nov. 3 runoff; Spencer Pratt and Nithya Raman fight for second

Los Angeles city attorney trails challengers early; incumbent city controller holds lead

Conservative school board president Sonja Shaw leads in primary for state superintendent


The Chicago Sun-Times


Mayor Brandon Johnson’s Springfield wins put Chicago ‘in the mix’ for Bears stadium

Honoring Juneteenth, Black Music at an unlikely place: Andrew Jackson's plantation


Lee Bey: No tower of glower: Obama Center and its maligned signature building are worthy of consideration


The Atlanta Journal Constitution


How is affordable housing changing in Atlanta? Just look at Bowen Homes.


Here are 8 takeaways from Monday’s candidate debates in Georgia’s runoff election

Peabo Bryson, Atlanta R&B singer, dies after suffering a stroke







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